4 more recalls to be aware of:

Rock 'N Ride Plush Rocker Toys
The base can become unstable, allowing the rocker to tip over. Call 888-686-2728 for a replacement base.

Imaginarium Multi-Sided and Jungle Activity Centers
Small parts can detach from the activity centers, posing a choking hazard. Return for a refund or store credit.

StyleMark Main Street Drag Children's Sunglasses
Paint on the stems contains excessive levels of lead. Call 866-928-1913 for a replacement pair.

Fun 'N Games Magnetic Dart Boards
Small magnets on the ends of the darts can detach. If a child swallows multiple magnets, this can lead to intestinal perforations or blockages. Call 888-790-2700 for a refund.

And 4 more:

Manhattan Toy Tumble Tower Infant Rattles
The end cap can break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard. Return to the store for a refund.

Children's Storage Bins
Sold at Lowe's, recalled because the paint contains excessive levels of lead. Return to the store for a refund.

Munchkin Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers
They can overheat and cause a fire hazard. Call 866-619-8673 to receive a placement.

Cuddly Cousins Plush Insect Toys
They contain small parts, posing a choking hazard. Return to store for refund.

It never ends. I just saw this one, and we have it! I was reluctant to let my daughter get this book in the first place, being generally against bringing more crappy plasticy junk into the house and considering all the lead recalls. Well, we have this and now I'm mad.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08326.html

Hmmmmmmmm I see a pattern here. Is nothing safe anymore? Ironically we used to drive around with no seat belts at all, had wood burning kits and lawn darts. Now that everything is supposed to be more safety minded, everything is coming up dangerous. That's it, I'm buying bubble wrap in bulk!!!!!

I want to hear presidential candidates talk about this! I remember Hilary talking about having trade prosecutors (or something like that) and banning items from certain factories and farms until we figure out sources and reasons for contaminants in our products and food. I don't know if that's even possible, but I'd like to hear the other candidates talk about the issue.

We had the Baby Einstein plush blocks that were recalled several months ago. Ironically, I selected those blocks because they had less paint and less colored plastic than any other baby blocks I had seen.

the baby einstein blocks were recalled?!!! we have those i think!

yea alyssa had to have a lead blood test ran at her 12 mt well baby check. its 2008 and they require you have to your baby checked for lead at 1 year!

The probably actually need to check more often for lead exposure. I think the guidlines are based on more household exposure, like chipping pait and the like. It's only been in the past couple of years, it seems, that the risk of toy lead exposure has been brought to the forefront and people realize it's an issue.

And another - FP pots and pans toy sets:

http://www.babycenter.com/204_...080812:.2&pe=2TKwT9y

And more..

Lil' Snugglers Children's Blankets - the satin edging can come loose and become a strangulation hazard. Call 800-992-9002 for a replacement.

Sky Champion Wireless Indoor Helicopters - the rechargeable battery can catch fire. Call 888-583-4908 for a refund

Simmons Kids Crib Mattresses - the width can be smaller than the minimum requirement, creating a gap between the mattress and the crib frame that can entrap the child. If your mattress measures less than 27 1/4 inches wide, call 800-810-8611 for a replacement. (includes Slumber Time Evening Star Luxury Firm, Baby Mattress Series 400, Baby Mattress 234 Coil Count, Pottery Barn Kids by Simmons Kids Lullaby).

Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones - the hinge cover can come off, posing a choking risk. Call 888-620-0930 for a replacement.